The draft of the National Nature Assessment, a comprehensive report on nature across the United States, was nearly complete after thousands of hours of work by over 150 scientists and experts. However, President Trump halted the project, sparking efforts by key authors to finish and publish it independently. Despite challenges regarding publication, funding, and oversight, the authors are determined to ensure the report’s impact in addressing the urgent issue of biodiversity loss and the economy’s reliance on nature.
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US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes
In Syria, sectarian violence has erupted, resulting in hundreds of deaths, with many Alawites targeted. The clashes pose a threat to the country's stability since Assad's ousting, drawing condemnation from the US. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for calm as the violence escalated into intercommunal conflict, with armed factions blaming Alawites and former regime forces for past atrocities, creating challenges for the transitional government. Full Article
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